Directions
The boat is named "Fishfull Thinking" and departs from Shilshole Bay Marina (7001 SeaView Ave. N.W.)
approximately 6 miles north of downtown, in Seattle's Ballard District. -- Click here to map this location.
To Get There
- From Interstate 5 take N.E. 45th St. exit (exit #169A approx. 4 miles north of downtown)
- Turn West onto N.E. 45th St. (If you are traveling northbound take a left.}
- Stay on this MAIN ROAD it zigs and zags and changes names but will take you all the way to the boat , when in doubt follow the center line of the road.
- 45th St. becomes 46th St. As it jogs to the right continue past/under Hwy.99
- N.46th St. becomes N.W. Market St.. Follow Market St. down hill and through the Ballard District about 30 city blocks.
- You will pass a Denny's and Wallgreens at 15th Ave. N.W.. Keep going West.
- After crossing 24th Ave. N.W. get into the left lane. The main road soon veers left.
- Market ST. becomes Seaview Ave. N.W.. You will pass a 7-11 on the right , this is your last chance to stop for coffee and doughnuts or any last minute items.
- You will pass under a large black train bridge and then on your left will see Puget Sound, you are almost there.
- 1/4 mile along you will see a huge marina on your left with hundreds of sailboat masts, this is Shilshole Bay Marina.
- All docks or "piers" in the marina are in alphabetical order, you are going to "Q Pier" at the far end of the marina.
- Do not park in a "Reserved" spot, all others are ok. The gate to pier Q will be locked, at your prearranged check in time Captain Steve will come and unlock the gate. There are many liveaboards in the marina please try to be quiet in the morning and don't call out from the gate.
If you have any trouble finding us or think you will be late call Captain Steve's cell phone at 206-715-3853.
Don't forget:
*food/drink
*warm clothes
*camera
*sunscreen/raingear
*sunglasses
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